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Hindustan Oil Exploration Company LtdQ2 FY24

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 160P/E: 30.1Market Cap: ₹2.2K CrSector: Oil

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Production at B-80 is expected to ramp up to initial projected levels of 4,000 to 8,000 barrels per day during 2026-27 with new wells drilling planned (~3 wells).
  • Current production at B-80 is about 1,400 barrels of oil plus 900 million cubic feet of gas equivalent (~2,500 barrels oil equivalent) with potential to increase after resolving operational issues.
  • The company aims to maintain daily revenue of approximately $350,000 with current production and price assumptions.
  • Dirok gas production can double from current levels (~20 million cubic feet/day) once gas grid connectivity and demand constraints resolve, potentially reaching 40-45 million cubic feet/day.
  • Capital expenditure of Rs. 1,000 crore is planned over next 3 years, funded through internal accruals for sustained production with increased reserves.
  • Grid connectivity and service sector expansion are critical to monetize and scale production and sales volumes.
  • No additional borrowing planned; debt facility approval is mainly to enable inorganic acquisitions in the service space.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company has a capital program of about Rs. 1,000 crores planned over the next 3 years aimed at sustaining production and increasing reserves and resource base, funded through internal accruals without additional borrowing for organic growth.
  • New wells at B-80 are planned for 2026-27 with a capital outlay of about $50 million for drilling 3 new wells, aiming to ramp up production closer to initial projections.
  • Current production from B-80 is around 1,400 barrels of oil and 8-9 million cubic feet of gas with potential to reach oil-equivalent production of 2,400-2,500 barrels from 2 wells.
  • Expected connection of Assam assets to the national gas grid by Q3 or Q4 FY25 could double gas production to around 40 million cubic feet.
  • The company is also exploring inorganic opportunities in oil and gas services to widen revenue streams.
  • Earnings could improve with increased production, stable or rising oil/gas prices, and monetization of stored oil (~155,000 barrels stockpiled).

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company plans a capital program of about Rs. 1,000 crores over the next 3 years to ensure sustained production and reserve growth.
  • These planned capital expenditures will be funded through internal accruals; the company does not intend to borrow for organic growth.
  • The Board has approved an enabling resolution for raising debt up to Rs. 750 crores, subject to shareholders' approval.
  • This debt authorization is intended to enable scouting for new opportunities in the oil and gas service sector with hard assets, broadening the company's service business scope.
  • No current outright fundraising through equity or debt is mentioned; future debt issuance depends on shareholders' approval and business opportunities.

Order book

The transcript provided does not mention any specific details on current or expected order book or pending orders for the company. The discussion primarily revolves around production updates, environmental clearances, financial performance, and operational challenges such as B-80 shutdowns and gas grid connectivity. Therefore, no information is available regarding order book or pending orders from the given pages of the document.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Planned capital program of about Rs. 1,000 crores over the next 3 years to ensure sustained production and increased reserves/resource base.
  • Capital spend to be met through internal accruals; no intention to borrow for organic growth.
  • Board approved enabling resolution for debt up to Rs. 750 crores (subject to shareholders' approval) to scout for new opportunities in oil and gas service sector with hard assets to widen the service scope.
  • About $50 million capital outlay planned for drilling 3 new wells in B-80 targeted for 2026-27 to ramp up field potential.
  • Exploring opportunities in oil and gas service sector to utilize own resources/equipment for captive consumption and value creation.
  • Focus on expanding production once grid connectivity is established (especially for gas volumes).

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